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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1913

Page

6

Cracker Pitch Falls Short as Hogg Shuts Out Atlanta

Mobile pitcher Bradley Hors dominated with strong support from Campbell and McGinn as Atlanta was blanked 6 to 0. Hogg struggled on the mound allowing three hits and finishing with errors. Brady started for Atlanta, exited after a rough fourth inning, and Dent pitched relief. Paulet starred at second with seven chances and Clark and Mgi displayed timely hits.

Atlanta Bradley Hors Mobile Campbell Clark Jon Stock Robertson Gulls Brady Paulet Agler Smith R. H. Po, A. EB. Sisch Gisthiass Raghug SC Steeve Palet Camppell HOBB R. PO A. KE Alperman Eatnoe Bisland Madmen Ts Caeccao McGill Anings Dent Hoge Howl AcGill Bailey Kerin Wright

Scores By Innings Of Other Games In Southern League

Box scores and results from games across the Southern League and National League with Birmingham Nashville Cleveland Detroit St. Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia and Boston matchups. Notable items include Brenton, Angemier, Fleharty, Gibson, and others contributing runs. multiple games shortened or postponed by wet grounds. and detailed pitching lines and umpires for several contests.

Southern League Birmingham Ruy Dirkness Memphis Harrell Snell Prough Clifton Fifield Stockdale Nashville R. H. B. New Orleans Nashvile Brenton Angemier Fleharty Gibson Breitenstein and Hart Chattanooga-Montgomery

Local Grand Circuit meet ends at North Randall track

Four trotting events highlighted Cleveland area racing as Enlabe upset in the Tavern stake while Anvil set two fast 2:04s in the 2: championship trot. Star Winter won the 2:19 trot and Eulabel edged Dago F in a tight Tavern heat. J J Mooney’s Eulabel becomes Ohio’s first Tavern steak winner. Tomorrow entrants move to Pittsburg for week two of Grand Circuit racing.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio North Randall Track Tavern Dago F Enlabe Jean Arion Eve Cord Geers Anvil Ed. Geers Star Winter Eulabel Tipling Dago-F J. J. Mooney Toledo Pittsburg

Trott Ketchell Bout Set for August in Winnipeg

Sammy Trott of Columbus Ohio was matched with Steve Ketchell yesterday for an August 16 twelve round bout in Winnipeg Manitoba with a 183 pound weight limit at 3 o'clock. An effort will be made to arrange a title bout between the winner and Ad Wolgast.

Trott Ketchell Associated Press Chicago Sammy Trott Columbus Ohio Steve Ketchell Winnipeg Ad Wolgast

Twin Sunflowers Bloom Across Washington Bay Road

Local resident Mrs. E. Hawkins notes a rare twin sunflower bloom on her Washington Bay avenue property. The unusual sight features an entire bush with twin blossoms and no singles among the blooms.

Rules for Olympiad to Be Held in Berlin

New York, July 12. Secretary James B Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union received tentative regulations for international amateur athletics to be discussed in Berlin August 21. J S Edstrom of Sweden reports the International Federation will standardize rules register world records and define amateur status. Events to be registered include sprints hurdles relays walks jumps throws and weight events with multiple distance and technique options.

Associated Press New York James B. Sullivan The Amateur Athletic Union Berlin Ederstrong Sweden Stockholm International Federation

Herbert Johns Held for Murder in Pa. Lake Death

Herbert Johns, an 18 year old mine worker, is held without bail after a hearing in Wilkes Barre on charges of murdering his sweetheart Alice Crispell. A coroner's jury had previously exonerated him, but district attorney Bigelow says there is a prima facie case.

Associated Press Wilkesbarre Herbert Johns Alice Crispell Johns Harvey's Lake Frank B. Brown Bigelow

King of All Laxatives Promoted by Paul Mathulka

An advertisement promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. It mentions use for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia and notes a household keeps a box.

Dr. King Paul Mathulka

Baseball Scores From National and Minor Leagues

Baseball results across multiple leagues include National League games with New York routing Chicago and St. Louis edging Boston. American League matchups feature strong showings from New York and Philadelphia. Cotton States and South Atlantic leagues report varied scores with Charleston and Macon prevailing. International and Texas Leagues list wins for Baltimore and Houston. Federal League notes Pittsburg over Chicago and a rain interrupted Indianapolis versus Cleveland.

Federal League Pittsburg Chicago Indianapolis Cleveland

Capablanca Wins Fifth Straight In Rice Club Tourney

Jose R Capablanca of Havana defeated Oscar Chajes in thirty two moves using a Ray Lopez opening to run his record to five straight wins in the masters tournament at the Rice Chess Club. Chajes resigned after thirty two moves. Also: Jack Johnson arrives in London from Paris declaring he will not return to the United States and plans to visit friends. Special weekend rates offered at Point Clear Hotel.

Associated Press New York Oscar Chajes Rice Chess Club Jose R. Capablanca Havana Chajes Ray Lopez Capablanca Condoney London Jack Johnson Paris Montreal United States

Brady Still Undefeated In Canadian Title Claim

In Winnipeg on July 12 Jimmy Brady defeated Ric Barrick of Boston over twelve rounds. Brady has fought nine times here in the last year and claims the featherweight and lightweight championship of Canada.

Brady Associated Press Winnipeg Man Jimmy Brady Ric" Barrick Boston Canada

Kappa Delta Sorority Chooses Evanton Ill as 1915 Meeting Site

Asheville N C July 12 Evanton Ill was chosen as the 1915 meeting place of the Kappa Delta Sorority Friday night after three days of sessions. Officers elected include Registrar Mrs George A Paddock Evanston Ill national secretary Miss Farley Lee Union Springs Ala editor of the Angeles Miss Elizabeth Corbett Jacksonville Fla. Terms run to 1915 with continuing officers Miss Jean Coltrane Concord NC chapterian Miss Edith O Knox decaharon Ill treasurer Miss Mary Mullins Fort Worth Texas business manager of the Angeles Miss Amy Martin Chicago.

Asheville N. C Evangton Ill Kappa Delta Sorority George A. Paddock Evanston Farley Lee Union Springs Ala

Cotton States League matchups listed across cities

Mobile at Atlanta. New Orleans at Nashville. Memphis at Birmingham. Montgomery at Chattanooga. Pittsburg at Boston. Chicago at Brooklyn. Cincinnati at New York. St. Louis at Philadelphia. Boston at Chicago. New York at St. Louis. Philadelphia at Detroit. Washington at Cleveland. Meridian at Selma. Columbus at Clarksdale. Jackson at Pensacola.

Cleveland R.h.v. Cleveland Philadelphia Kahler Blanding O'Neill Basser Bender Schang Detroit R.H.E Washington Oss Boehling Henry Willett House Lake and Stanage Iteating New York R.H.E Chicago Lavender Pierce Richie Bresnahan Tesreau Fromm Wilson Meyers Harvey Brooklyn Cincinnati Benton and Clarke Yingling Stack Miller Fischer R.H.E. Pittsburg Hendrix Simon Marshall, Rixey and Killifer Boston R.H.E. St. Louis EME Casino Burke, Sallee and Wingo Tyler and Rariden Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga-Montgomery Jackson Pensacola Selma Meridian Clarksdale-Columbus Rean Pet Montgomery Rt Atlanta Ee Chattanooga Sete Firmingham Nashville Memphis O New Orleans Eee Jhiladelphia Fulciouu Recacareahes Ey Brooklyn Ee Vo Ton St. Louis Washington Hoston Ist. Louis Southern League Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Pittsburg American League Cotton States League Columbus Clarksdale

Britton loses international canoe race. disqualified

In Gravesend Bay on Friday afternoon Ralph B. Britton of the Gananoque Canoe and Motorboat Club finished second and was disqualified for fouling a mark. Leo Friede of the New York Canoe Club won in a round bottom canoe with an elapsed time of 1 hour 36 minutes 46 seconds, beating Britton who clocked 1 hour 38 minutes 40 seconds.

Associated Press Brooklyn N. Y Ralph B. Britton Gananoque Canoe and Motorboat Club Gravesend Bay Britton Leo Friede Friede New York Canoe Club

Hogg Shines as Atlanta Defeat Sparks Scribes Debate

Scribes blame excuses for Atlanta loss but praise Hogg who beat the team Friday. Smith plans to send Conzelman with Mobile Gulls aiming for a third straight win. Birmingham game saw a dramatic 11 inning 4 to 4 tie after a long rain delay with Ellam and Harrell contributing to both sides. Brenton helped Nashville beat New Orleans 3 to 2 and Philadelphia topped Cleveland as Williams makes an error costly for the visitors. Manager Huggins knocked out of a game by a line drive, Giants rally for 22 hits against Chicago. Jackson’s Pensacola win ends Pensacola’s 13 game streak as St. Louis Browns top former champions.

Atlanta Hogg Smith Conzelman W. Robertson Mobile Gulls Birmingham Prough Harrell Ellam Memphis Knisely Brenton Nashville New Orleans Williams Pelican Clancy Bagby Miller Huggins St. Louis Boston Tyler Huggins Pittsburg

Bill Luhrsen Sold To Al

Wild Bill Luhrsen premier pitcher of the Selma club in the Cotton States league was sold yesterday by the Selma Baseball Association to the Al.

Bany Club Albany Luhrsen Earl Hanna Selma Hobile Wild Bill Luhrsen Selma Baseball Association

Robertson Goes After Crackers In Last Game

The Mobile club aims for a third straight win in Atlanta after taking two from the Crackers. Manager Smith plans to start Price or Thompson to slow the league leaders as Dunn guards home plate. Mobile's battery is Robertson and Schmidt amid gloomy rain clouds threatening the crowd.

Associated Press Atlanta Mobile Club Smith Price Thompson Dunn Mobile Robertson Schmidt

Double Header On Slate At Birmingham

Birmingham hosts Memphis in a scheduled double header with the first game likely Evans and Clifton for Birmingham against Kissinger and Snell of Memphis. Memphis tied the second game after Birmingham won the opening contest, with Hardgrove and Clifton projected to pitch in the opener if weather allows.

Birmingham Parsons Merritt Snell Memphis Evans Clifton Kissinger Hardgrove

Brackenridge to Lead Nashville Against Wilson in Boxing

Nashville meets New Orleans in a box work series finale with Brackenridge and Gibson backing Nashville while Wilson will pitch for New Orleans and Angermier catches. Showers are predicted for the afternoon in Nashville Tennessee.

Brackenridge Wilson Nashville Tenn New Orleans Battery Gibson Angermier

Billikens and Looko Play Two Games in Chattanooga

Doubleheader scheduled for 2:30 pm between Chattanooga and Montgomery. First game batteries: Chattanooga Summers and Graham. Montgomery Manning and Donahue. Second game: Chattanooga Covaleski and Street. Montgomery E Brown and Gribbens. Weather raining.

Billikens

Champion Willie Ritchie Gains World Lightweight Crown Recognition

The young Willie Ritchie has risen from local clubs to world lightweight champion in four years, praised by experts nationwide after a decisive win over Mexican Joe Louisville. Rivers is named as his top rival, with others like Ad Wolgast and Bat Nelson cited as former champs stirring the national debate.

San Francisco Willie Ritchie Joe Rivers Ritchie Ad Wolgast Bat Nelson Suman Hs Ae Bria Firofile

Interpreter Helps Russian Team Learn Baseball at Polo Grounds

Sixty visiting Russian teachers studied American baseball as guests of the Merchants' Association. Boris Maruchess interpreted and kept score during the Chicago New York game, explaining plays and answering curious questions about chattering, steals, and strikes.

Associated Press Suly-adlerw Een Merchants’ Association Boris Maruchess Polo Grounds Doyle New Yorks

Aeroplane with Inherent Stability Demonstrated by Lake

Christopher J. Lake and his son Simon Lake report to the Aero Club of America that they have developed an aeroplane with inherent stability. They say tests reached sixty feet altitude and that inversion still yielded a safe, controllable descent. The craft reportedly resists upset, allowing limited movement inside the cabin.

New York Christopher J._Lake United States Navy Aero Club of America Simon Lake

Hydro aviator’s nerve saves crash landing on Lake Michigan

Glenn Martin piloting his hydro aircraft with passenger Charles Day was cruising from Chicago to Detroit at about 700 feet when the carburetor air valve detached. He made a precise water landing two and a half miles from shore, restarted the engine, and reached land under his own power.

Muskegeon Glenn Martin Chicago Detroit Lake Michigan Martin Charles Day

Foley Kidney Pills Ad Claims Substitutes Benefit Dealers

A. J. Waleh of Satie Calif. argues substitutes are cheaper for dealers but inferior for customers. The letter claims Foley Kidney Pills cost more for dealers yet yield better kidney and bladder results than any rival remedy.

A. J. Waleh Satie Calif

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